Lot 0053 - Rolex
Estimate:
80,000 -
90,000
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80,300
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Key Features
The Rolex Sky-Dweller 326934 (Blue Dial, Oyster Bracelet) is one of Rolex’s most technically advanced modern watches, designed as a luxury travel companion. It combines a dual time zone (GMT) and annual calendar with a highly intuitive control system, all within a classic Rolex sports-elegant design.
The blue dial version is widely considered the most desirable configuration due to its striking color and versatility.
Key Features
- Case & Construction
- Material: White Rolesor (Oystersteel + 18k white gold bezel)
- Diameter: 42 mm
- Water resistance: 100 m
- Crystal: Sapphire with Cyclops lens
- Bezel: Fluted Ring Command bezel
The fluted bezel is not just decorative, it functions as a control interface for setting the watch’s complications.
Dial & Display
- Dial: Sunburst blue
- Markers: White gold indices with Chromalight lume
Unique Layout
- Off-center 24-hour disc → second time zone
- Date window at 3 o’clock
- Month display via 12 apertures around the dial
Each hour marker corresponds to a month (highlighted in red), creating one of the most innovative calendar displays in watchmaking.
Movement
- Caliber: Rolex 9001 (in-house)
- Type: Automatic
- Power reserve: ~72 hours
- Certification: Superlative Chronometer
Functions
- Hours, minutes, seconds
- Dual time zone (GMT)
- Annual calendar (Saros system)
- Date + month
Technical Highlights
- One of Rolex’s most complex calibers ever produced
- Annual calendar requires adjustment only once per year (March 1)
- Ring Command bezel integrates all setting functions via the crown
Bracelet
- Type: Oyster bracelet (3-link)
- Material: Stainless steel
- Clasp: Oysterclasp with Easylink comfort extension
Provides a more sporty look compared to the Jubilee option introduced later.
